Prime Video
  1. Your account

The Johnny Carson Show

Johnny Carson is the undisputed King of Late Night Television. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" ran for over 30 years and created the blueprint for every television host working today. This collection features the most memorable appearances by Johnny's animal-loving friends, Jim Fowler and Joan Embery, who bring scores of wild animals onto "The Tonight Show" stage.
199114 episodes
TV-14
This video is currently unavailable
to watch in your location

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/20/74)
    February 20, 1974
    1 h 5 min
    TV-14
    Animal trainer Joan Embery introduces Johnny to a wide variety of animals, including a baby gorilla, tiger, cougar and a 13-foot python. Also featured are David Brenner and the Amazing Kreskin.
    This video is currently unavailable
  2. S1 E2 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/1/75)
    January 1, 1975
    1 h 2 min
    TV-14
    Celebrate New Year's day with Foster Brooks, Victor Buono and Joan Embery and her gorilla friends.
    This video is currently unavailable
  3. S1 E3 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (2/28/78)
    February 28, 1978
    1 h 4 min
    TV-14
    Bubble the Hippo makes an appearance with animal trainer Joan Embery. Competing with Bubbles for cutest animal on the show are twin baby orangutans and a horned frog.
    This video is currently unavailable
  4. S1 E4 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (7/23/80)
    July 23, 1980
    1 h 2 min
    TV-14
    Animal expert Jim Fowler brings out an alligator and crocodile and explains to Johnny the difference between the two. Not to be outdone, Rodney Dangerfield has Johnny in stitches with his non-stop one-liners.
    This video is currently unavailable
  5. S1 E5 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (6/18/81)
    June 18, 1981
    43min
    TV-14
    If you've ever wondered what an aardvark looks like, this episode is for you. Also featured is comedian David Steinberg, who does a hilarious Ed Sullivan impression.
    This video is currently unavailable
  6. S1 E6 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (12/15/81)
    December 15, 1981
    42min
    TV-14
    Animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a baby baboon and golden eagle onto the set, and Johnny's next guest, writer Gore Vidal, exclaims that he should have brought his pet lizard.
    This video is currently unavailable
  7. S1 E7 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/13/84)
    June 13, 1984
    42min
    TV-14
    Saturday Night Live performer Mary Gross does an imitation of Marilyn Monroe, and Joan Embery brings out a hyena, penguin and baby gorilla.
    This video is currently unavailable
  8. S1 E8 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (4/25/86)
    April 25, 1986
    43min
    TV-14
    Frequent guest Joan Rivers discusses her autobiography, and Joan Embery bring a rare Albino Koala Bear to the show.
    This video is currently unavailable
  9. S1 E9 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (6/26/86)
    June 26, 1986
    43min
    TV-14
    Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo visits Johnny with a pair of Orangutans, joining Danny Devito, who discusses his film "Ruthless People."
    This video is currently unavailable
  10. S1 E10 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/25/87)
    August 25, 1987
    43min
    TV-14
    Who doesn't love a Koala bear? When Johnny holds the bear, the Koala doesn't want to let go so Joan Embery has to pry the bear away.
    This video is currently unavailable
  11. S1 E11 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (1/22/88)
    January 22, 1988
    42min
    TV-14
    Jim Fowler, the host of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" brings an Indian Condor onto the show. Also featured is comedian Bob Nelson.
    This video is currently unavailable
  12. S1 E12 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Jim Fowler (9/7/89)
    September 7, 1989
    43min
    TV-14
    On this diverse episode, the legendary Jimmy Stewart reads a poem, and animal trainer Jim Fowler brings a 220-pound Python on stage. Holy juxtaposition!
    This video is currently unavailable
  13. S1 E13 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (1/18/90)
    January 18, 1990
    43min
    TV-14
    Animal wrangler Joan Embery brings a rare Canadian Lynx to the show, and actor Ron Silver also visits.
    This video is currently unavailable
  14. S1 E14 - The Johnny Carson Show: Animal Antics With Joan Embery (8/15/91)
    August 15, 1991
    43min
    TV-14
    "Thelma and Louise" are the stars of this episode-not the movie, but a two-headed snake, brought to the show by Joan Embery. Dennis Hopper also joins the fun.
    This video is currently unavailable

Details

More info

Subtitles
None available
Directors
Bobby Quinn
Producers
Peter Lassally
Starring
Johnny CarsonEd McMahon
Studio
Shout! Factory
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.